ESL Teacher for Multilingual K-5 in Urban Schools

Kennedy JF Elementary; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher to join the Kennedy JF Elementary community. The role focuses on providing high-quality ESL instruction to multilingual learners within an urban school setting, aligned to WIDA standards.

Collaboration with classroom teachers and leadership is essential to support student language development and academic achievement. The position reports to the Principal/Head of School and emphasizes professional development,

Qualifications

• Education Level: Hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL at the appropriate grade level.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching as outlined by Boston Public Schools.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by their first day of employment.
• Able to model excellent spoken and written English for students learning English.

Responsibilities

• Teach English as a Second Language to Multilingual Learners.
• Collaborate with the students' content teachers to align instruction across four domains.
• Collaborate with instructional leadership to ensure language support and academic assistance.
• Assist with ACCESS administration and ELL student transition meetings.
• Deliver lessons aligned to WIDA standards and adapt for varying English proficiency levels.

Skills

English language instruction

Collaboration with content teachers

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts ESL Teaching License

Job description

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher to join the Kennedy JF Elementary community. The role focuses on providing high-quality ESL instruction to multilingual learners within an urban school setting, aligned to WIDA standards.

Collaboration with classroom teachers and leadership is essential to support student language development and academic achievement. The position reports to the Principal/Head of School and emphasizes professional development,